Joe Satriani - Professor Satchafunkilus & Musterion of Rock
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Free Music Review: The title spelled disaster, thankfully the songs weren't half as bad.
Hit: 4 Stars
Not that close to the masterpiece Super Colossal is, but not so far from it either. This album is quite balanced as all Satriani's work tends to be. It has the ups, it has its downs. I just wish he hadn't been so shy in a couple of songs like "Asik Vaysel" where he experimented with sounds unusual in his works but he didn't quite got "there", didn't break into any new landscape of sound he probably was searching for and instead shied away back to his confort zone. I loved "Revelation" as simple as it is. That's the beauty of Joe, he's a master on both complex and simple, and his songs are both melodic and emotional in any kind of variety. As another reviewer commented, I'm beginning to see this trend for "crowd songs" now he kinda followed up "Crowd Chant" from Super Colossal with the new "I Just Wanna Rock". I don't critizice Joe for the quality of the song, his quirks or any corny reason why he's playing this type of song, but I do feel the track is out of place in this production. I think he should limit these type of songs to DVDs and Live Albums. Overall a very good album which sadly doesn't build up on Super Colossal's breaktroughs and shows Joe "playing it safe" once again.
I will be enjoying it for a while, nonetheless and I'll hope for a greater "revelation" of a true "musterion" of Joe's music in the near future.
Free Music Review: the more listens the better >=:)
Hit: 4 Stars
for the first few listens of Satch's new album only 3 tracks stood out for me, the others were 'meh/ok and 1 in particular i didn't dig at all and that was 'Prof. Satchafunkilus'. but as usual with me it takes at least 7 or 8 listens for an album to grow on me and it was the same with 'PSATMOR'.
i made 2 mistakes before listening to Joe's new album 1, i expect another 'Crystal Planet' :P and 2, i take my Satch songs too seriously sometimes. what Joe has done with this record is not only put a few heartbreakers (Revelation, Out of the Sunrise) & two songs where he just lets rip (Asik Vaysel, Andalusia) on there but some fun tracks as well 'I Just Wanna Rock' 'PSATMOR' and 'Diddle-Y-A-Doo-Dat'.
the 3 "fun" tracks as i call them are very good and just take time to dig, at least that's how it was for me. and the solo on 'I Just Wanna Rock' is fantastic!
i enjoy this album alot more then 'Super Colossal' - it's a cross between 'Is There Love In Space?' and 'Flying In A Blue Dream' both great albums. it's no 'Crystal Planet' but Satch has done a great job with this album i just keep playing it! 4/5 my favs. 'Musterion' 'Revelation' & 'Out Of The Sunrise'
SATCH RULES! >=:o)
Free Music Review: Yet Another Work Of Art From The Master
Hit: 4 Stars
Joe Satriani has been a hero of mine since I heard "Surfing With The Alien" and was simply blown away....I had no idea you could play like that. Joe was pretty much my hero growing up and learning to play guitar, much like Hendrix was his inspiration. I have subsequently picked up everything the man has released, and have never been disappointed.
This album displays all of the elements of his unique style, including his virtuoso soloing and complexity ("Musterion" and "Overdriver"), melodic ballads ("Come On Baby" and "Out Of The Sunrise"), and his trademark soaring melodicism ("Revelation"). Although Joe might never go as "over-the-top" as he used to in the eighties, he remains a superbly talented musician and incredible player who singehandedly popularized instrumental rock music and inspired millions of players (inlcuding myself). After all these years, the man still tears it up and creates amazing and beautiful music that doesn't sound like anyone else. Recommended!
Free Music Review: Satriani is not afraid to try new things
Hit: 4 Stars
Disclaimer: I have listened to Joe since "surfing", have almost all his works, and have seen him live. I am a fan.
One has to admit, Joe has made a good living and effort making a certian kind of album. Some might say he makes the same album each time. However, he is doing three things: One, pleasing his fan base. Two, experimenting with new sounds and textures. Three, keeping true to his roots.
In "Professor Satchafunkilus" one can find "old favorites" in the styles of some songs. You can find unique new sound experiments, and songs that just flat out rock.
A true fan will understand this. I am sure others will pick it apart because of the "new" sounds or different perspectives it takes on in his exploration of different syles of music. It is a good solid effort that I am happy to buy.
Free Music Review: Pretty good!
Hit: 4 Stars
It isn't anything groundbreaking like "Surfing With the Alien," but "Professor Satchafunkilus" is still a great buy.
Upon the first two listens, it's clear that this is indeed Satch doing just what he wants. He never seems to run out of ideas, resulting in the plethora of albums he's put out. Just like his other albums, this one has its moments of mystery, happiness, funk, and anything in between.
Diehard Satch fans won't be disappointed, but if you're looking for the album of the year, you'll be disappointed. Still, chalk one up for this virtuoso!